Rocky Gap County Park

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Rocky Gap County Park

Information and highlights about Rocky Gap County Park located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Pets allowed in the parking lot with a 6' leash.

Overlooking Lake Michigan from a bluff in Benton Township, Rocky Gap County Park provides a wonderful place to enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline. There's a beach with 1,100 feet of lake frontage, an overlook platform, and spectacular views of the lake. It is an ideal location to take a relaxed lunch break, enjoy a sunset, or cool off with a quick swim. LOWER PARK AMENITIES
Parking Lot
Vault Restrooms
Picnic Shade Shelter
2 Picnic Tables
Benches
Hard Surface Beach Access Ramp

UPPER PARK AMENITIES
Parking Lot
2 Picnic Pods with 2 Tables Each
Lake Michigan Overlook Deck with Pergola
Benches

RESTROOM FACILITIES
Vault restroom facilities are located in the lower portion of the park and are open late Spring - early Fall. Park Open: April - October
Park Hours: Approx 8 am to dusk, daily

Phone Extension: 8435

09/02/2026

First week of September - work is being done on the beach at Rocky Gap County Park. Please watch out for equipment and steer clear of the work area. Thank you!

08/26/2026

Wednesday, August 26 - 11:26 am

Flag Color: 🔴RED

Water Temp: 73.8 (as reported by the Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy)

High Swim Risk reported at this time - NO SWIMMING or WADING ALLOWED at Rocky Gap County Park. 🏊‍♂️🚫

Dangerous waves and currents are present. Stay out of the water and off of the pier during High Swim Risk conditions. ⚠️

🔸 Violators are subject to immediate eviction, future park privileges may be suspended and may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment. See less

08/23/2026

Sunday, August 23 - 8:47am

Flag Color: 🔴RED

Water Temp: 73.8 (as reported by the Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy)

High Swim Risk reported at this time - NO SWIMMING or WADING ALLOWED at Rocky Gap County Park. 🏊‍♂️🚫

Dangerous waves and currents are present. Stay out of the water and off of the pier during High Swim Risk conditions. ⚠️

🔸 Violators are subject to immediate eviction, future park privileges may be suspended and may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment.

08/22/2026

Saturday, August 22 - 9:07am

Flag Color: 🔴RED

Water Temp: 73.8 (as reported by the Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy)

High Swim Risk reported at this time - NO SWIMMING or WADING ALLOWED at Rocky Gap County Park. 🏊‍♂️🚫

Dangerous waves and currents are present. Stay out of the water during High Swim Risk conditions. ⚠️

🔸 Violators are subject to immediate eviction, future park privileges may be suspended and may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment. See less

08/18/2026

3:23pm - Staff is taking down red flags. Please take caution while entering the water, watch out for your children and stay safe.

Tuesday, August 18 - 11:32am

Flag Color: 🔴RED

Water Temp: 73.8 (as reported by the Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy)

High Swim Risk reported at this time - NO SWIMMING or WADING ALLOWED at Rocky Gap County Park. 🏊‍♂️🚫

Dangerous waves and currents are present. Stay out of the water during High Swim Risk conditions. ⚠️

🔸 Violators are subject to immediate eviction, future park
privileges may be suspended and may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment.

08/16/2026

Sunday, August 16 - 8:39am

Flag Color: 🔴RED

Water Temp: 73.6 (as reported by the Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy)

High Swim Risk reported at this time - NO SWIMMING or WADING ALLOWED at Rocky Gap County Park. 🏊‍♂️🚫

Dangerous waves and currents are present. Stay out of the water during High Swim Risk conditions. ⚠️

🔸 Violators are subject to immediate eviction, future park
privileges may be suspended and may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment.

08/11/2026

OUTDATED - Tuesday, August 11 - 2:33pm
Flag Color: 🔴RED
Water Temp: 73 (as reported by the Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy)
High Swim Risk reported at this time - NO SWIMMING or WADING ALLOWED at Rocky Gap County Park. 🏊‍♂️🚫
Dangerous waves and currents are present. Stay out of the water during High Swim Risk conditions. ⚠️
🔸 Violators are subject to immediate eviction, future park
privileges may be suspended and may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment.

08/04/2026

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
💪Pro Tips for Planning a Safe Day at the Shore
🔵Know the swim risk or Great Lakes Beach Hazard Statement for the area you are visiting, www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards
🔵Know the weather forecast before leaving home & stay aware of changing conditions throughout the day using your favorite app.
🔵Look at the surrounding lake and harbor conditions from the live Silver Beach Cam https://www.berriencounty.org/357/Beach-Cam or WSBT St. Joseph weather cam https://wsbt.com/.../storm-alert-weather-cameras/st-joseph
🔵Stay out of the water when waves are high and when high swim risk conditions are present.
🔵Review Drowning Prevention tips with your loved ones https://www.greatlakeswatersafety.org/resources-everyone

07/30/2026

INFORMATION UPDATE
⚠️Rocky Gap County Park lower parking lot and beach will be CLOSED FRIDAY 7/31/2026 until 5 p.m. Construction equipment and crews will be onsite. For your safety, stay clear of the lower park and of all equipment while the work is being done. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. 🚧

Address

1100 Rocky Gap Road
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

Website

http://www.berriencounty.org/Parks/RockyGap, https://www.berriencounty.org/79/Social-Media

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